Verses of Love and Mercy
Even if I knew what was best for your tiny beating heart,
I'd still hide it away in a fragile jeweled box,
To keep concealed, so that one day
I could reveal the world's secrets to you.
Even if you controlled the wills of distant bitter men,
I'd still wait for you to toss it in a stream,
To keep sunken, so that one day
You could tell me that you thought me better.
Even if I was aware of the complexities of your flesh,
You'd still unearth your last unpopular freckle,
To keep me here, so that one day
You could announce "I never had to let you win."
Even if I were to chance upon the lost continent in your auburn eye,
I'd still admire the ocean of your opposing masterpiece,
To keep from eroding, so that one day
I could look to you and see a book of love and mercy.